Classical

Relax into the day with classical

Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.

15 Apr 2026,·210 mins

1182: Raising Notre-Dame

The year is 1182. Notre-Dame de Paris is consecrated, and new musical ideas are born.

11 Apr 2026,·56 mins

A sea full of Z’s

Drift off to the sound of this calming, classical mix.

13 Apr 2026,·60 mins

Soothing classical music to uncloud your mind

Lift the fog with this selection of soothing classical music.

10 Apr 2026,·180 mins

Rise and shine with classical music

Join Tom McKinney every Monday to Friday for Radio 3's Breakfast show.

15 Apr 2026,·180 mins

Fryderyk Chopin (1810-1849)

Misadventures in Love

Donald Macleod follows a period of crisis in Chopin’s career and romantic life.

14 Apr 2026,·59 mins

The Ayoub Sisters at Celtic Connections

Sarah and Laura Ayoub present the world premiere of their Arabic Symphony with the BBC SSO

14 Apr 2026,·45 mins

A meditative moonlight soundtrack

Hannah Peel with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.

14 Apr 2026,·90 mins

Rachel Eliza Griffiths, poet and novelist

Michael Berkeley's guest is the poet and novelist Rachel Eliza Griffiths.

12 Apr 2026,·86 mins

Expand your horizons with classical music

Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites.

14 Apr 2026,·30 mins

The Ulster Orchestra plays Prokofiev’s Romeo & Juliet

Specially recorded music from the BBC Performing Groups, the EBU and more.

15 Apr 2026,·120 mins

Songs of the Sea

A programme from baritone James Newby and pianist Joseph Middleton. Penny Gore presents.

15 Apr 2026,·360 mins

Cordelia Williams performs live

Cordelia Williams plays live and Mark Ball on the Southbank Centre's Multitudes Festival.

14 Apr 2026,·120 mins

Erland Cooper: Series 7

A soundtrack for stargazing ft. Cerys Hafana

Erland Cooper shares music inspired by the stillness and wonder of the night sky.

18 Apr 2026,·60 mins

Mozart's Don Giovanni

From the Metropolitan Opera in New York, Mozart's Don Giovanni.

11 Apr 2026,·208 mins

Please Plant This Programme

Elizabeth Alker with music by a new generation of composers who defy classification.

12 Apr 2026,·60 mins

Warming piano music to centre your mind

Ease into a thoughtful mix of classical and contemporary piano.

09 Apr 2026,·120 mins

Christ Church Moss Side, Manchester

From Christ Church Moss Side, Manchester.

08 Apr 2026,·59 mins

Isata Kanneh-Mason plays the studio piano

Tom Service with guests, stories and the perfect classical soundtrack for the weekend!

11 Apr 2026,·180 mins

The Pied Piper

The art and legacy of David Munrow.

12 Apr 2026,·59 mins

Haydn's Matin, Midi and Soir Symphonies in Building a Library with Nicholas Kenyon and Sarah Walker

Nicholas Kenyon on Haydn's Symphonies 6-8 and Fiona Maddocks on the week's new releases.

11 Apr 2026,·119 mins

Going through the Gate

From gardens and kissing to heaven and hell, Troy to Watergate: in music, prose and poetry

12 Apr 2026,·74 mins

Jools meets Olivia Harrison

Jools is joined by the author and film producer Olivia Harrison.

11 Apr 2026,·59 mins

Ten Minute Meditations - Series 6

Nurture kindness and compassion: Sharon Salzberg

Find kindness and compassion for yourself and others with this guided meditation.

03 May 2026,·10 mins

Mozart's Piano Sonata in A major, K. 331

Sara Mohr-Pietsch explores one of Mozart's greatest hits, the Piano Sonata in A major.

12 Apr 2026,·89 mins

Cowbois Rhos Botwnnog

Aled Hughes yn cyflwyno Cowbois Rhos Botwnnog a Cherddorfa Genedlaethol Gymreig y BBC.

03 Apr 2026,·90 mins

Brighten your day with enchanting classical music

Calming classical music to inspire focus and set you up for the day ahead.

13 Apr 2026,·180 mins

Jess Gillam with... David Arnold

Jess Gillam swaps favourite music with composer David Arnold.

04 Apr 2026,·60 mins

Three Hours of Classical Sparkle

Sarah Walker with three hours of classical music to reflect, restore and refresh.

12 Apr 2026,·180 mins

Easter: A Seasonal Journey... Music for Holy Week

Sacred music for Holy Week with concerts from across Europe.

29 Mar 2026,·299 mins